Record electric van uptake still falls well short of ZEV Mandate target
Battery electric van registrations reached a record monthly high in September, but uptake remains less than half the level required under the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 4,832 new battery electric vans (BEVs) joined UK roads during the month, up […]
VIDEO: Arval UK electric fleet passes 63,000 vehicles as BEV adoption accelerates
Arval UK now has more than 63,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on its leased fleet, with electric models accounting for around 30% of the total, according to its latest Sustainability Report. The leasing and mobility specialist recorded a 16% increase in BEVs during 2025 compared with the previous year, highlighting the continuing shift towards electrification […]
Fleet Duty of Care: What Fleet Managers need to monitor and be aware of
Fleet duty of care is sometimes treated as a compliance exercise. Check driving licences. Confirm vehicles have an MOT. Record servicing. Issue a driver handbook. Keep the relevant documentation on file. All of those things can form part of a responsible fleet operation, but they do not in themselves demonstrate that work-related road risk is […]